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“As ACU approaches our 50th anniversary, Dan Schneider joins us at an exciting time and we are fortunate to have his leadership,” Cardenas said in a statement. “He has dedicated his career to supporting conservative ideals at the highest levels of government as well as leading grassroots advocacy on the most important issues in our movement.”

Schneider was the chief of staff for former Rep. Jim Ryun (R-Kan.), worked as the White House liaison for the Labor Department in Bush’s first term, was an assistant secretary in the Department of Health and Human Services in Bush’s second term and has advised the Senate minority leader on nominations and talent search.

The lifetime National Rifle Association member and Eagle Scout has also served on the board of conservative anti-abortion group Americans United for Life.

“I am immensely honored to have been selected for this important role at such a critical time,” Schneider said in a statement. “Whether through CPAC, legislative ratings, or our political advocacy, ACU will continue to be the gold standard for conservative thought and action for another 50 years.”

ACU is a conservative organization that every year hosts the influential Conservative Political Action Conference and scores the votes of members of Congress to issue rankings of their conservatism.

Schneider will replace Gregg Keller, who is stepping down as executive director but will continue to play a role in the organization, the group said.